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The monorail vs. subway question has already sparked a spirited public debate — and Metro is continuing with another comment period starting this weekend.
Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new report from College Futures Foundation that examined how long it took California college students to receive a return on their academic investment. Also on the show, we explore the phenomena of children who claim to recall their past lives; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry interviews the author of a new book that uncovers the creative and comedic spirit behind the iconic film ‘The Blues Brothers;’ and more.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Andy Klein review the latest releases on FilmWeek.
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It's been 19 years since NOAA last issued a geomagnetic storm watch for an event this size.
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Faculty have been frustrated with how university administrators have handled campus issues that stem from the Israel-Hamas War.
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Sam Rubin died suddenly Friday.
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A viral video posted last week of suspected migrants rushing off a boat in Newport Beach elicited angry responses. But it was worth checking the data.
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The governor’s revised budget plan includes $2 billion in broadband cuts. It’s one of many trims to help balance the state budget — learn where to submit public comment on the spending plans.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised plan reduces funding for key higher education programs.
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Mother’s Day brunches, the L.A. County Fair continues, Cruel World hits Pasadena, and the Venice Art Walk kicks off.
Food Friday
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It's a food that connects LAist food editor Gab Chabran with memories of his mom and wife, who also cherish this dish.
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L.A. can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be when there are burgers. This is a story about friendships that get stronger with each bite.
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You need an excuse to unplug. And how does a freshly baked scone served with jam and cream sound? Here are some of our favorite places to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in L.A. and O.C. What's your go to for afternoon tea?
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Come celebrate the imaginative worlds of Maurice Sendak in the new exhibition Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak with Late Night! Wild Things Are Happening event at the Skirball Cultural Center.
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Host Traci Thomas welcomes guests author Amanda Montell and actor Vella Lovell for book talk, trivia, and hot takes.
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We’re two years into a state law that requires us to keep food waste out of the trash. It’s anything but straightforward, but here is how to do it right.
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Documents obtained by LAist reveal FBI scrutiny of the testing operation, which was managed by former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce president Todd Ament.
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Empty nesters own more L.A. homes than millennials with kids. Here’s how some older homeowners are finding ways to spread their wealth.
Education
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A new state report signals that the rates far exceed those at public universities.
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The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education is getting a new website and wants the public’s help to shape it.
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The University of California has refused to extend employment benefits to undocumented students, setting up a clash with state lawmakers. They have had tensions before.
LA History
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We talk to historian Elsa Devienne about how beaches developed and her new book Sand Rush: The Revival of the Beach in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles.
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Erskine had two career no-hitters and won a World Series with the Dodgers in 1955. But many remember his friendship with Jackie Robinson at a time when segregation was legal.
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Los Angeles has the most diversity in street light design of any American city.
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In 2022, more than 2,370 unhoused Angelenos died on the streets, according to a county report
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Students attending California’s public colleges and universities see better returns on investment than those at most nonprofit private colleges and for-profit institutions.
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California wildlife officials announced Tuesday that they've detected two cases of chronic wasting disease in dead deer found in the Sierra National Forest.
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Social media is awash with Angelenos complaining about sky high bills. What’s going on?
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The new podcast will be about Asian American and Pacific Islanders, and how one event in history can ripple through generations of a family.
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A few degrees warmer than Wednesday.
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From the Aero to Brain Dead Studios, there’s a good mix of classic and art house films every weekend
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Cinespia’s outdoor movie season at Hollywood Forever Cemetery kicks off May 26.
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The obsession with the badge of a top-rated school in an effort to secure a great future does not jibe with the backgrounds of Hollywood’s leaders.
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Hollywood has been fixated on the potential — and the potential disruption — AI could cause, especially as it continues to evolve.
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A newly released report says there's little evidence that residents were exposed to asbestos and lead in the wake of last year's Tustin hangar fire.
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O.C. officials announced the latest homeless count found that 7,322 people are experiencing homelessness.
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